Ben Barchilon Appointed CAEPC Executive Officer
Phoenix, AZ – July 15, 2026 – Versant Capital Management today announced that Ben Barchilon, CFP®, CPA, has been appointed Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Central Arizona Estate Planning Council (CAEPC), serving as an Executive Officer of the organization.
The Central Arizona Estate Planning Council is a multidisciplinary professional organization of approximately 200 attorneys, accountants, investment advisors, trust officers, insurance professionals, valuation experts, and charitable planning specialists dedicated to advancing the estate planning profession through education, collaboration, and professional development.
Barchilon brings a unique perspective to the Board through his combined expertise in investment management, tax planning, and estate planning. At Versant Capital Management, he works with individuals and multigenerational families to integrate these disciplines into coordinated wealth strategies designed to address complex financial needs.
“Estate planning can be effective when professionals with different areas of expertise work together on behalf of clients,” said Barchilon. “I’m honored to serve the Central Arizona Estate Planning Council in this leadership role and to support its mission of fostering collaboration and continuing education across the estate planning profession.”
Barchilon earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Accounting from the Arizona State University W. P. Carey School of Business and holds both the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.
“Ben’s ability to connect investment, tax, and estate planning considerations reflects the integrated approach we strive to bring to client relationships,” said Elizabeth Shabaker, CFP®, CDC, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Versant Capital Management. “His appointment as an Executive Officer of the CAEPC Board of Directors reflects his involvement in the estate planning community and his commitment to supporting collaboration and education in the profession.”
As Secretary and an Executive Officer, Barchilon will help guide the organization’s governance and strategic direction while supporting its educational programming and collaborative initiatives for estate planning professionals throughout Arizona.
Disclosure: This announcement is for informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, tax, legal, or estate planning advice. Awards, recognitions, designations, or board appointments are not indicative of future investment performance or client experience.
